Gift Acceptance Policy

Lynn University reserves the right to treat each gift on an individual basis, and thereby reserves the right to accept, reject or modify any agreement and/or gift. It is the policy of Lynn University to gratefully accept gifts of cash, security and property that are designated for the mission of the university.

Authority to Solicit and Accept Charitable Gifts

The president and vice president for development and alumni affairs, on behalf of the board of trustees, are the officers working with relevant individuals and groups to solicit and accept all contributions to Lynn University. All gifts to the university, solicited or unsolicited, of any description are immediately reported to, and receipted by, the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs

The management and reporting of gifts is guided by the standards of accounting and reporting established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).

Naming opportunities and levels of gifts are determined by the university president and the vice president for development and alumni affairs.